 | | Re: Module idea for new layout section —Jonathan Lopes
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| | | (...) Thanks, John. Yes, I had the ping-pong scenario in mind for the surface trolley (at least) and was going to check out how you and Ross did it at NMRA. As for the subway, hmmm, we'll talk more the Detroit. The wheels are turning in my head. (...) (18 years ago, 21-May-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | | | | Re: Module idea for new layout section —John Neal
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| | | | (...) It sounds like a simple thing, but doing it is another thing entirely. Our solution at the NMRA wasn't ideal by any metric, and our ping-ponging effect at our last show was even more of a bust (different solution). Ross will be working on (...) (18 years ago, 21-May-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | | | | | Re: Module idea for new layout section —Jason J Railton
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| | | | (...) This is how mine works. The controller uses a motor-driven polarity switch and runs off the same controller power as the train. (2 URLs) Click> I modified the track to fit a diode. You could do it without too much modification though: put a (...) (18 years ago, 23-May-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | | | | | Re: Module idea for new layout section —John Neal
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| | | | (...) Aha, well, that looks very nice. Ross' approach was always assuming non-modification, using the RCX and available sensors. He might even use our new NXT if it helps him any over using the RCX. I don't pretend to understand all of this, but (...) (18 years ago, 23-May-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | | | | | Re: Module idea for new layout section —Jonathan Lopes
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| | | | (...) Same here. I can put two or more plastic bricks together, but this is way over my head, along with any solution I am sure. I am quite thinking I'll be flying the Neal posse to NYC to (help me) set up mine. (...) Absolutely. Thanks very much, (...) (18 years ago, 23-May-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | | | | | Re: Module idea for new layout section —John Neal
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| | | | (...) Hey, you'll save a lot of money if you only pay to have Ross come-- I'm dead weight! (maybe good for a laugh or two:-) (...) PFFF...FFFTTTTT! ===...=== (wiping off monitor) You crack me up, Jonathan! :-) JOHN (18 years ago, 23-May-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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